Tear Stained Dresses & Dusty Shoes

Tear Stained Dresses & Dusty Shoes is a collection of works by author and poet Jamie Mayes based on her experiences during her journey to womanhood. Using writing as a hobby, the author composes poems that span from her late teen years to her early adult life. As she experiences the struggle of living in poverty, the trials of being a teenager, and the growing pains of being a woman, Jamie uses her writing ability to expound upon the entanglements of the modern world. This collection of works examines various situations that life presents as she struggles to find what it takes to become a success despite experiencing disappointment in a competitive society. She reaches into her soul to present a literary canvas of the reality of life through written and spoken word. Each poem in this collection is based on raw interpretations of the emotions felt by a young woman who strives to become the best person she can be. In discovering herself, dramatic words are released in poetry detailing a journey that every individual can relate to in some way. Thus, Tear Stained Dresses & Dusty Shoes is not a collection of poetry, but a chronicle of a voyage that begins with this book.